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US president, Donald Trump, signed an executive order yesterday imposing tariffs on imports from over 180 nations and territories.
AGRIBUSINESS

US declares sweeping new tariffs

Over 180 countries, including Australia, face a minimum 10 per cent tariff on imports to the US.

04 April 2025

Mecardo said floods in 2012 saw May and June cattle slaughter lower in Queensland, but current floods and rainfall events are unprecedented and therefore the impact is hard to predict.
CATTLE

What will Queensland floods mean for the cattle market?

Mecardo said there is around 3.35m head of cattle in regions impacted by floods and heavy rainfall.

02 April 2025

Red imported fire ants have been forming large floating rafts and hitching a lift across flood waters in Queensland.
AGRIBUSINESS

Push for national funding boost as fire ants spread through flood waters

Calls for Federal Government to match Queensland's $24m boost to fire ant suppression efforts.

02 April 2025

Floods in Queensland have caused huge livestock, farmland and infrastructure losses, with some areas receiving up to 600mm of rain in a week.
WEATHER

Queensland floods deliver devastating losses

Find out about the impact of floods in Queensland and northern NSW, and where to find help.

02 April 2025

Research Report - April 2025 - Sheep Yards
ISSUES

Research Report - April 2025 - Sheep Yards

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01 April 2025

Farming Ahead - April 2025
ISSUES

Farming Ahead - April 2025

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31 March 2025

John Deere has made several upgrades to its See & Spray Select system.l
MACHINERY

Aussie know how involved in John Deere spraying upgrades

Variable rate applications improved on John Deere’s See & Spray Select system.

31 March 2025

Hay Australia Victoria, now known as HAV, was sentenced in the Bendigo County Court last week in relation to the death of a worker in 2021.
AGRIBUSINESS

Hay exporter fined $400,000 for worker death

A Victoria hay exporter has been convicted and fined after a worker was crushed by a multibaler.

31 March 2025

The US is Australia's top red meat market, with US producers unable to fill domestic demand for some products, including those made from minced beef.
CATTLE

US tariffs: Is Australian red meat next?

More US tariffs are expected to kick in this week, fuelling speculation surrounding Aussie beef.

31 March 2025

The US is proposing to introduce fees targeting Chinese-built and operated vessels using its ports.
CROPPING

Proposed US shipping fees may boost Aussie grain prices

The US is proposing to introduce fees targeting Chinese ships using its ports.

28 March 2025

PARTNER CONTENT

Seed Terminator: weeds meet their final harvest

By driving weed populations down, many farms are now achieving outcomes that challenge traditional assumptions about water use efficiency

PARTNER CONTENT

Biostimulants Unlock Higher Yields in Broadacre Crops

Independent trials show Biostart biostimulants deliver 9–11% yield gains and strong ROI in broadacre crops

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Building a Resilient Digital Ecosystem for all Australians

Telstra is committed to creating a resilient digital ecosystem that benefits all Australians, with a particular focus on enhancing regional connectivity and leveraging advanced technologies.

PARTNER CONTENT

Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Drones (July 2026)

With drones becoming more prevalent in Australian agricultural operations, this month’s Research Report looks at the latest drone technology and applications for both broadacre farming and livestock enterprises.

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Research Report: Auto Drafters (June 2026)

This month's Research Report includes an in-depth look at five popular sheep auto drafters complemented by several Case Studies of producers using the drafters to improve their livestock management.

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Research Report: High Horsepower Tracked Tractors (May 2026)

Kondinin Group researchers Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have inspected some of the latest high-horsepower, articulated, fixed-frame and twin-tracked tractors for this month's Research Report. It's all about getting power to the ground.

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Research Report: Mother Bins (April 2026)

Mother bins are an important part of on-farm grain logistics. This Research Report details 10 brands including locally-made and imported models with capacities up to 300 tonnes.